varley16 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Most people would probably know this already, but i didnt and im sure there are a few others on here that dont know it. apparently its illegal to drive you vehicle with snow on the roof, the reasons are that if you brake it could slide onto your windscreen and block your view. and the other is while driving, its flicking off the roof into the path of other vehicles. you could get pulled and get 3 points. DO NOT WORRY, in the case of snow flicking onto your own vehicle there is a solution.......windscreen wipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I've received multiple emails warning of this. What charge does it fall under???? On another note though, please make sure that you clear cars properly. All windows and lights and reg plates (to stay legal) should be cleared. Also make sure the wiper blades are defrosted before setting off. The amount of lazy people that don't clear their cars properly is shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varley16 Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 yer, ive made the mistake of not clearing properly, set off and as soon as sun hits the glass, its impossible to see, nothing came off it, but jst gets you thinking of what could of happened. i make sure i clear it everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 just start her up well in advance, clean it all off and dont drive like a d**k, is it too much to ask... i think it might be for most uk road users Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 just start her up well in advance, clean it all off and dont drive like a d**k, is it too much to ask... i think it might be for most uk road users Amen... Just use a soft sweeping brush... easy as... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 It's all a bunch of lies. Driving with your vision blocked is against the law, driving with snow on your roof isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Meh if the cops try and pull you just swerve violently back and too until the snow flies off your roof and blocks their vision.......make your gettaway at a leisurely pace. Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Meh if the cops try and pull you just swerve violently back and too until the snow flies off your roof and blocks their vision.......make your gettaway at a leisurely pace. Simples PLUS.... "Snow on my roof officer? I don't see any... do you?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 As much as it pains me to say it, I reckon the police could get away with charging you on this one. If I were to improperly secure something to the roof of my car..... .... and it fell and hit another motorist causing an accident I would be held liable. In the same way, if I decide to drive off with a foot of snow on my roof, and it slides off and causes an accident I would be held liable. This shouldn't be much of an issue if people clean their cars properly before setting off. It wouldn't be an problem at all if people kept their distance in snowy weather but there are muppets out there who think they can drive in the exact same manner as they would at the peak of Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 As much as I agree cars should be cleared properly of snow on windows mirrors wipers reg plates lights and yes ur roof can any plods on here confirm points and a fine? I asked a cop he said he knows nothing about it they don't have time to stop every other driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 It's all a bunch of lies. Driving with your vision blocked is against the law, driving with snow on your roof isn't. It should be. Nothing worse than following a car down the motorway with piles of snow flying towards you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Someone tell the lorry drivers to clear the snow off the containers after they stopped for the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 As much as I agree cars should be cleared properly of snow on windows mirrors wipers reg plates lights and yes ur roof can any plods on here confirm points and a fine? I asked a cop he said he knows nothing about it they don't have time to stop every other driver The Road Policing Unit said that there is no specific legislation on driving with snow on the roof of a vehicle, however if it slips over the windscreen, or flies into the path of another car, it could leave the driver open to being penalised for driving without due consideration, dangerous driving, not being in proper control of the vehicle, not having a full view ahead and windows not being sufficiently clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Is there an echo in here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Is there an echo in here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Can't say I am with you on the echo front....now go clear the snow of your roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 hmmmm, mine is particularly snowy atm as it all came off (while driving) but even if i were to try and clear it when its thick, can you please give some ideas on how, i'm only a midget so i might struggle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 A soft bristled broom works wonders matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 i find a bit of drifting before i hit public roads works well too, and seen as the 4wd on it is broken and i only have rwd atm its easy enough to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 i find a bit of drifting before i hit public roads works well too, and seen as the 4wd on it is broken and i only have rwd atm its easy enough to do Have you not caused enough damage to your vehicles by 'drifting' recenty? I think I am turning into the snow police - I don't know why - its got me off work all week! I love the stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 i find a bit of drifting before i hit public roads works well too, and seen as the 4wd on it is broken and i only have rwd atm its easy enough to do Have you not caused enough damage to your vehicles by 'drifting' recenty? I think I am turning into the snow police - I don't know why - its got me off work all week! I love the stuff in my defence i was intentionally drifting when i killed my zed and this thing is strangely easy to handle in the snow even in rwd, i guess the weight and the chunky tyres help a lot. its just fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Iv heard of several ppl getting fines and points yet this morning I saw a police van with it's roof covered in snow. That and I asked a cop about the situation and he knew nothing of the operation? not the best police work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 It would appear that rumours are that they could be fined for driving with snow on their roofs. Checked with Road Policing Unit said that there is no specific legislation on driving with snow on the roof of a vehicle, however if it slips over the windscreen, or flies into the path of another car, it could leave the driver open to being penalised for driving without DUE CONSIDERATION, DANGEROUS DRIVING, NOT BEING IN PROPER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, NOT HAVING A FULL VIEW AHEAD AND WINDOW NOT BEING SUFICIENTLY CLEARED. All which carries their own various penalties “Any snow left on vehicle bodywork, such as the bonnet or roof, could slide onto lights or windows causing dangerous obstruction to vision of the driver or signals to other road users. “Any large amount of snow could slide from a moving vehicle and onto a footpath or roadway possibly causing danger or injury to other road users or pedestrians.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 “Any large amount of snow could slide from a moving vehicle and onto a footpath or roadway possibly causing danger or injury to other road users or pedestrians.†I would have thought the pedestrians were more in danger from the large amount of snow that hasn't been cleared from the footpaths even though we pay over £1,000 council tax every year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Good point, where there's a blame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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